Open Letter to Doss Hardin July 15 1940
A harsh open letter targets Doss Hardin of Waco Texas over alleged graft linked to the Texas Old Age Pension Bureau. It cites prior campaigns and broadcasts from 1938 1935 and 1938 warnings by Governor Allred and Governor O Daniel, accusing Hardin of exploiting elderly Texans for campaign gain and promising pensions beyond constitutional authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross and Doss Hardin
Texas Old Age Pension Bureau
Waco-News-Tribune
Ross
Old People of
Texas
Doss
Austin
Milam County
Crross
Hardin Twins
James V. Allred
Senate
O'Daniel
O’daniel
Cameron Mayor Smith Publishes City Financial Statement
Mayor Chas C. Smith released Cameron's annual financial statement showing almost 40 000 in cash across city funds with about a quarter in the General Fund. Dan Tyson prepared the report praising administration and economy as Cameron's credit ranking rises among Texas cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Smith
Texas
Cameron
Smith
Dan Tyson
Cameron Bank
Cross to Speak in Cameron on July 20
Former Congressman O. H. Cross will address voters on the Court House Lawn in Cameron Saturday night July 20. He is a Congressional candidate and will entertain and inform residents about matters of vital concern to the district. Supporters prepare for a county wide hearing and a large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Cross
Court House
Cameron
Mr. Cross
Congress
Motorized Cavalry Visit to Cameron Set for July 19
Fort Brown troops from the 12th Cavalry will arrive in Cameron at 9 a.m. Friday July 19 and be quartered in City Park. A parade at 4 p.m. will feature the motorized detachment and a 30 member band. Public demonstrations follow in City Park evening program begins at 7 with a band concert and demonstrations. Cameron attorney M G Cox will speak and introduce unit officers. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
12Th Cavalry
Fort Brown
Brownsville
Cameron
City Park
W. F Paden
Chamber of Commerce
Seargeant R. W. Cash
M. G. Cox
Man survives after rattlesnake attack near Yarrellton
J. M. Terry of the Frank Monroe farm near Yarrellton escaped serious harm when a four and a half foot prairie rattler struck him twice in a pasture. Terry killed the snake, measured five rattles and one button, and brought the reptile to Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Terry
Frank Monroe
Yarrellton
Mr Terry
Mr. Terry
Cameron
Dreyer Family Visits Goose Creek Friends at Mareks
Mr and Mrs Ladis Dreyer and their daughter Bonnie LaNell of Goose Creek spent Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs F A Marek.
New Directors of Association Named
Cameron National Farm Loan Association elected D. K. Hall to replace J. Freeman who resigned while Roy Law and John Henderson were re elected for three year terms. Forty eight members attended. Talks were given by Lesser Newton J Wagner and Oxsheer Smith. Directors to meet Friday July 19 to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. Hall
J. ©. Freeman
Roy Law
John Henderson
Association
Lesser Newton
Bryan
J. &. Wagner
Houston
Oxsheer Smith
Cameron
Sadler speaks in Cameron on tax plan and oil sector
Jerry Sadler spoke to Milam County voters on the Cameron courthouse lawn criticizing the sales tax and SJR 12. He pitched a tax on oil gas and sulphur to fund old age pensions. Jarrin John Kimbrough joined the entourage as fans met him. Cowboy Stringsters provided music and the group planned a stop in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Sadler
Milam County
Court House
Cameron
Sadler
Jarrin
John Kimbrough
Cowboy Stringsters
Waco
Tomato Growers Seek Community Support for Grading Machine
In Cameron a movement grows for funding a tomato grading machine. John McLerran circulates a subscription petition, backed by W. H. Lawrence of Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Company, to purchase the device located at the company yards. Subscriptions are urged from local businessmen to ensure next year’s tomato handling method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
John McLerran
Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Company
W. H. Lawrence
McLerran
Marek and Petruy Attend Buckholts Funeral Service
Mr and Mrs F A Marek and Mr and Mrs Joe Petruy attended the funeral of Mrs Joe Ruzicka Jr in Buckholts with family and friends gathering to say goodbye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Marek
Joe Petruy
Joe Ruzicka, Jr
Buckholts
Mrs Joe Ruzicka Jr Dies After Carbolic Acid Incident
Mrs. Joe Ruzicka Jr of Ad Hali died at 7 am Monday in a local hospital from carbolic acid burns. Her husband found her in the family car after a despondent episode tied to family troubles. The inquest was led by Judge Womack Brashear. Her death follows a Saturday shooting attempt by her husband at C. A. Morgan, who was briefly jailed on assault with intent to rape charges related to a daughter of the family. Morgan was later jailed again after Mrs Ruzicka’s death. She survived by her husband and three children, and funeral arrangements were being set. A separate note mentions Jesse Jones visiting the city with his sister Paula Beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ruzicka, Jr
Ad Hali
Morgan
Ruzicka
McCall
Mes. Pruvieka
Rosa Svetlik
Hoeane
I la
Clifford Morgan
Johnnye Ruzicka
Richard Joe Ruzicka
Jesse Jones
Pioneer Jones
Maysfield
H. L. Yager
Our City
Paula Beard
San Antonio
Make McDermott Junior Born At Cameron Hospital
Mr and Mrs Make Mc Dermott announce the birth of their son Make Mc Dermott Jr at Cameron hospital. The baby weighs 3 4 pounds and both mother and child progress well. The father is among friends congratulating the couple on their first child. The mother was Emma Howard Thomas. The father is a Grabein Chevrolet Company sales staff member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Hospital
Marie McDermott, Jr
Emma Howard Thomas
Sam McDermott
Grabein Chevrolet Company
Correction in Penny Ad Prices and Start Time
A correction note states yesterday's J C Penny advertisement had errors. Bathroom sets were listed at 29c but the correct price is 79c with the sale beginning at 2 pm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C
R. R. Tyson Dies at Branchville Home
R. R. Tyson 63 died at 6:30 am Friday at his Branchville area home after years of illness. Born and raised in Maysfield he married Jenny McGuire and moved to Cameron. He once served in the Texas House of Representatives and later lived quietly on a Branchville farm. Survived by widow and children plus several relatives. remembered as a pioneer family member and notable political civic figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branchville
Tyson
Mr Tyson
Maysfield
Jenny McGuire
House of Representatives
Austin
White Hubert
Jane Young
Roy Tyson
Carl Tyson
Eunice Lilly
Bille Tyson
Hall and
Murphy Tyson
Clarence Freeman
David Smith
Dan Tyson
J. H. Sapp
M. V. Tyson
Cleveland Eades
Tysons
Doris Lake First Choice at Revue Here
Crowds gathered at Wilson Ledbette Park on July 10 for Cameron’s new pool opening and entertainment. Doris Lake, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, won first prize and a five dollar bill. Mildred Michalka of the American Legion won second for three dollars. Edna Rich ter of Coca Cola placed third for two dollars. Stella Whisnant of Gohmert's Variety Store finished fourth for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson-Ledbette Park
Cameron
Doris Laake
Chamber of Commerce
Mildred Michalka
American Legion
Coca Cola
Edna Richter
Stella Whisnant
Gohmert
Gause Tots Write Early Letter to Santa Claus
Two young girls Billy Jean and Shirley Ann Shafer from Gause Texas send a early Wednesday note to Santa Claus asking for a big doll. They promise to be good and obedient to their parents in their letter printed in the Herald daily mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gause
Santa Claus
The
Herald
Daily Mail
Trunk
Billy Jean
Shirley Ann Shafer Gause
Texas
Miss Patsie O'Neil Returns Home After Burlington Visit
Miss Patsie O'Neil, visiting Burlington for two weeks, has returned home on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsie O’neil
Burlington
Wallaces Running Mate Emerges At Democratic Convention
President Roosevelt secures the Democratic nomination on the first ballot for a third term. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A Wallace is expected to be named vice president with Hull declining a candidacy. Vice President Garner was briefly put forward but received little attention as Texas delegates led a rambunctious demonstration. The convention faces criticism over the third term precedent and its political implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Henry A. Wallace
Hull
John N. Garner
Wright Morrow
Houston
Texas
Garner
Perfecho Diaz
Mexico
America
Court House Speaking Sought by Cameron Businessmen
Cameron businessmen launch a petition driving a decision on where the last candidate speaking event will occur. The debate centers on Court House lawn versus Athletic Field with July 22 voting urged in a local ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Cameron
Cameron Business Men
Charlie Walzer
Rand Parenta Association
Onc
Southwestern Life Reports Sixteen Percent Gain for H1 1940
Southwestern Life Insurance Company reports a sixteen percent gain for the first half of 1940, based on figures provided by Dallas president C. F. O Donnell. The period covered ends June 30th and was received by local representative S. E. Brogdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
C. F. O’ Donnell
Dallas
S. E. Brogdon
Hightower Baby Girl Born in Cameron Hospital
A baby girl was born Tuesday at 2 30 p m to Mr and Mrs Aubrey Hightower at Cameron hospital. Both mother and baby are progressing well and friends extend congratulations. The mother is formerly Cora Mae Link of Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Hightower
Cameron Hospital
Harold Heath’s Houston Business Trip This Week
Harold Heath traveled to Houston this week on business. He met with local partners and discussed ongoing projects and potential new opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Heath
Houston
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Edite
Edinay
Big Rattler
Cameron National Farm Loan Association
Cameron Monday
Fiesere
Make McDermott, JR
Make McDermott
R. R. Tyson
Doris Lake
Wallace
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